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An Uplifting Veterans Day Experience
Oakland Community College invites the community to attend a virtual Veteran’s Day program, “Voices of Valor: Bridging Service and Civility,” from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10. The online event honors the courage, spirit and experiences of those who have served our country.
Veteran Finds Therapy and a New Career Through OCC
“Mental health affects us all, and art can help with that,” said Darren Lapsley, a 45-year-old returning college student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who found both healing and a new calling through art.
OCC Hosts Oakland County’s Tech Collaboration Event Nov. 6
Oakland County’s “Tech Collaboration Series” will make a stop at Oakland Community College’s Royal Oak campus for a Nov. 6 event that will provide business leaders with insight on how they can take advantage of the College’s technical programs, resources and services.
OCC Winter Semester Registration Now Open
Registration for Oakland Community College’s Winter Semester opens Oct. 28 for current students and those beginning or returning to college. Online registration is available through Jan. 11, 2026, and classes begin Monday, Jan. 12.
OCC Theatre Brings History and Humanity to Life in Powerful Musical Parade
From a 70-year-old first-time actor to seasoned student performers, OCC’s production unites voices to tell a story of love, injustice and resilience
OCC Opens New Culinary Facility in Royal Oak
OCC’s Culinary Studies Institute’s state-of-the-art 78,000-square-foot expands student opportunities and strengthens community connections
Ukraine Immigrant Rebuilds Life and Career Through Education
Svitlana Tisher’s journey from ESL student to certified medical assistant reflects perseverance, purpose and the power of education
Employees Honored for Years of Service
When Oakland Community College closes for a snowstorm, there’s one person you can count on to show up on campus - Jim Meixner. For more than four decades, the Grounds Custodial Group Leader has braved freezing temperatures and slick roads to ensure OCC’s parking lots are plowed, and walkways...
Oakland County Manufacturing Day Inspires Next Generation
More than 1,000 students from 20 school districts explored rewarding career opportunities amid skilled worker shortage
OCC Earns Fifth Consecutive Financial “Triple Crown” Award
For the fifth straight year, Oakland Community College (OCC) has earned the national Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) distinguished “Triple Crown” award, recognizing continued excellence in financial reporting, transparency and budget presentation.